Aboriginal Youth Worker STAY

This is an identified position for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People only.

About us

At ac.care we want all country people to have a safe home, enough money to live on and strong, positive relationships. ac.care is a non-government organisation (NGO) and everything we do is underpinned by our core values (CARE – Compassion, Adaptability, Relationships, Excellence). Together, as one team we CARE to ensure all country people experience a seamless and consistent ac.care service in a welcoming and non-judgmental environment. ac.care is a Child Safe Organisation and provides an environment where the safety of children and young people is our highest priority as well as providing culturally appropriate services.

About the role

ac.care is seeking an Aboriginal Youth Worker STAY to work collaboratively as a team member to deliver culturally-appropriate, flexible, intensive and effective support services for young Aboriginal people aged form 10–25 years who have multiple complex needs. This role will encourage increased social interaction, community and cultural connection, and promote positive lifestyle choices, promoting stability and improved emotional wellbeing.

As part of this you will:

• Assist Manager and team with planning and coordination of program activities.
• Identify and contribute to service delivery performance outcomes.
• Develop and implement programs teaching young people practical living skills, conflict resolution skills, how to make healthy choices and take responsibility for own actions.
• Promote and encourage positive relationships with parents, family and community.
• Manage risk in accordance with ac.care policies and procedures and legislative requirements.
• Be a positive role model for young Aboriginal people and the community.
• Work collaboratively, developing respectful and compassionate relationships/partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to deliver high quality outcomes.
• Work effectively with line manager and other members as part of ‘one ac.care team’.
• Coordinate and deliver a wide range of activities associated with program/service delivery that keep young people at the centre of planning, decisions and actions.
• Apply a case work service which is inclusive, respectful, tailored and appropriate to the young person’s circumstances and needs e.g. develop and implement individual case plans and strategies to meet their needs.
• Promote and refer young people to other services to address their needs and assist them in reaching their goals.
• Support and encourage the development and confidence of young people to achieve self-advocacy.
• Provide support and assistance to community based initiatives and attend community meetings and/or events as required.
• Responsible for managing time, setting priorities, planning, and organisation of own work.

Qualifications & experience

• Life experience or relevant understanding, knowledge (3-4 years’) through previous appointments of Aboriginal culture, today’s issues and Australia’s shared history and the impact/s on Aboriginal young people today.
• Relevant qualification e.g. Certificate III or higher in a Community Services or Child, Youth & family Intervention with 3-4 years’ experience.
• Proven ability to develop relationships with Aboriginal people, their families and communities.
• Demonstrated experience in working with and being sensitive to the needs of others, in a welcoming and non-judgmental environment, acting with diplomacy, tact, empathy, privacy and confidentiality e.g. vulnerable communities, low income earners, homelessness, cultural groups and/or disadvantaged members of the community.
• Demonstrated experience in case management, case noting, personal plans and referrals, including professional report and letter writing.
• Understanding and knowledge of the issues associated with young people (drugs, alcohol, mental health, suicide and self-harming behaviour), the influences and effects of the social environment and advocating with and on behalf of those who are disadvantaged.
• Highly developed skills in negotiation and liaison using conflict resolution, mediation and advocacy skills.
• Developed communication skills (listening, verbal and written), including the ability to establish rapport and maintain a positive relationship with clients and other service providers.
• Developed skills in Microsoft Office and databases e.g. word, excel, PPT, outlook and data entry.
• Experience working within a cross functional environment (multiple service delivery programs at one site) to achieve client focused outcomes, and organisational strategic objectives.
• Demonstrated experience in identifying, reporting and implementing Work Health and Safety procedures and initiatives for personal safety and the safety of others.

Benefits

• $38.65 per hour
• 0.5 FTE
• Ongoing
• 5 Weeks annual leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Sacrifice
• 12% employer contribution to superannuation

Special Conditions

• Current SA driver’s licence ‘Class C’ or interstate equivalent.
• Current Satisfactory Working with Children Check (WWCC) or willingness to obtain in accordance with ac.care policy.
• Valid National Police Check (completed within 12 months) or willingness to obtain in accordance with ac.care policy.
• Child Safe Environment Certificate or willingness to obtain in accordance with ac.care policy.

How to apply

You may apply via SEEK, or email: careers@accare.org.au

In support of your application:

• Subject line:  Your Name:  [STAY-MB]
• A cover letter outlining your reasons for applying and addressing the essential qualifications and experience highlighted in the position description.
• Include a current CV/Resume with contact details for two (2) referees, one (1) of whom is/was a direct line manager.

Please click HERE for a copy of the position description or for more information call Dorothy Kartinyeri on 08 8531 4900.

Applications close 27th July 2025.